Roland Jazz Chorus
Roland Jazz Chorus is the name given to a series of solid-state instrument amplifiers produced by the Roland Corporation in Japan since 1975. Its name comes from its built-in analog chorus effect, and its "pristine, clean sound" was often used in 1980s music by, for instance, funk musicians.[1]
The Jazz Chorus is one of the few 1970s solid-state amplifiers from Japan that "continues to thrive," and fans of its "powerful, clean tone" include Andy Summers.[2] Summers' use of the amp in turn inspired, for instance, Jeff Buckley, whose first amplifier was a Jazz Chorus.[3]
Most models have controls based on the JC-120's standard setup. There are two channels, one clean, the other with effects. The built-in effects include stereo chorus, vibrato, reverb, and distortion. The amplifier features high and low inputs, as well as a three band equalizer and volume for each channel.
[edit] Notable JC-120 Users
- James Hetfield
- Wes Borland
- Andy Summers
- Nick McCabe
- Robert Fripp
- Adrian Belew
- Gustavo Cerati
- Johnny Marr
- Emily Remler
- Bradley Nowell
- Robert Smith of The Cure
- Bireli Lagrène
- El Gran Silencio
- Michael Gira
- Carlos Alomar
- Mark Knopfler
[edit] References
- ^ Madsen, Pete (2007). Funk Guitar and Bass: Know the Players, Play the Music. Hal Leonard. pp. 81. ISBN 9780879308940. http://books.google.com/books?id=P7mVQezU-7cC&pg=PA81.
- ^ Hilton, Dominic (2000). The Bonehead's Guide to Amps. Hal Leonard. pp. 45–46. ISBN 9780793598007. http://books.google.com/books?id=UI7xJikoKC8C&pg=PA45.
- ^ Browne, David (2002). Dream Brother: The Lives and Music of Jeff and Tim buckley. HarperCollins. pp. 72. ISBN 9780380806249. http://books.google.com/books?id=YGtvJlZX1qQC&pg=PA72.
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